Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

THE EOSICEUCIAN SOCIETY IN ANGLIA . THE Yorkshire College will bo consecrated at Sheffield , at two o ' clock , this day ( Saturday 6 th October ) , by M . W . Frater C . Fitzgerald Matier IX ° S . M . in SeotiA . The Chief Adept Avho will be inducted , Bro . S . B . Ellis VIII , is well known to most of the

inquiring Masons of tho day , as one of the seekers after truth , and has made himself conspicuous in Yorkshire by the establishment of a Masonic Library in Sheffield . From the largo number of candidates and their high Masonic qualifications a splendid future mnst be in store for the Society in Yorkshire .

Royal Commemoration Lodge , No . 1585 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Putney . Amongst the officers and brethren present Avere the following : —Bros . J . W . Robinson W . M ., Joseph Wright I . P . M ., H . Smith P . M . Sec , G . Stacey P . M . Org ., W . T . Morphew S . W ., F . J . Holland S . D ., A . Boehr J . D ., T . Collings I . G ., and S . Steed Tyler .

The brethren wore—Bros . J . W . Holland , L . Eykn , S . Pardoe , J . Rowe , F . Forss , W . Maddox , H . J . Carter , E . Goodman , R . S . Russell , J . Harrison , A . B . Weston , E . Stokes , and G . Cook . The following were Visitors : Bros . R . T . Whitley P . P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , W . D . May P . M . 1638 , J . Featherstone 1656 , W . Allan 1158 , S . Fane 1158 , J . Hoey P . M . 316 , R . T . Sumner 1360 , and A . A . Denham 1044 .

r Ihe minutes of the Inst meeting having been duly confirmed , Bros . Carter , Maddox , Goodman , and Forss were ably passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , tho I . P . M . Bro . J . Wright being in the chair . The W . M . having now taken the chair , invested Bro . F . Holland as J . W ., the Junior Warden elected at the last meeting having removed to an inconvenient distance from the Lodge . The W . M ., in a eulogistic

speech , proposed Bio . R . T . Whitley P . P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex as a joining member . Bro . Past Master Wright seconded , and the ballot proved unanimous . Bro . H . Smith Sec , read a letter , sent to the W . M ., from Bro . Slinn , of the Star and Garter Hotel ( where the Lodge is now held ) , stating that he found the business of the Lodge clashed with his own , and therefore he wished the brethren to

change their place of meeting as soon as possible . At the same time he wished the Lodge every success and prosperity . The W . M . said he only received the letter after the summons had been issued for convening tho present meeting . Of course the brethren did not wish to burden Bro . Slinn , by interfering with his business , through holding the meetings at his house , but ho

( the W . M . ) would say that large amounts had been spent at Bro . Slum ' s hotel during the last seven times that the Lodge had met . ( Hear , hear . ) He should propose that a committee be formed to consider where tho Lodge should be held . Bro . J . Rowe thought there would be a difficulty in finding a suitable place in Putney . There were several houses convenient for holding inquests

—( laughter ) -but none suitable for a Masonic rendezvous . Bro . H . Smith said he had seen Bro . Slinn that afternoon , and he had no wish to inconvenience the brethren , he did not desire to hurry them away . A committee was then formed to consider the question . Mr . W . Smith , of Upper Norwood , was proposed by Bro . Breach , and seconded by Bro . Past Master Wright as a new member ; and Mr . W . Court , 11 Schofiold-terrace , King ' s-road , Fulhani , was

also proposed by Bro . Harrison , seconded by Bro . Maddox . Tho brethren afterwards adjourned to tho Half Moon Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served by Bro . E . Stokes . The usual toasts were proposed by tho W . M . and . received with Masonic houonrs . That of the Visitors was replied to by Bro . Past Master W . D . May , Past Master Whitley , Past Master Hoey , and J . Featherstone , XV . Allan , S . Fane , R . T . Sumner , and A . A . Denham . A very pleasant evening was spent .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At the Old Rodney ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Goswoll-road , on Monday , the 1 st inst . Bros . Pearcy W . M ., Trewinnard S . W ., Rensha > v J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Secretary , Hawkins S . D ., Gibbs J . D ., Powell I . G ., Christopher Tyler , and Bros . Crawley , Wing , Hall , Burtle , Garrud , Mitchell , Millward , & o . Preliminaries being duly observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., in a faultless manner , Bro .

Crawley candidate . Bro . Tolmie worked the Sth section of the lecture , assisted by Bro . Renshaw J . W . Bro . Mitchell answered the usual questions leading to the 2 nd degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Mitchell being candidate . Lodge resumed to 1 st

degree . W . M . worked the 1 st and 4 th sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hawkins , of Lodges Prosperity , 65 , and Kingsland , 1693 , and Bro . Wing , of Strong Man Lodge , 45 , were unanimously elected members . Bro . Trewinnard was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed and adjourned until Monday next , the Sth inst ., at 8 p . m .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , TSo . 1227 . —Held at Bros . Bolton aud Lane ' s , King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday last , 28 th ult . Present—Bros . Hogarth W . M ., Hine S . W ., Crouch J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Townseud S . D ., Smith J . D ., Lana I . G ., Bolton , Campbell , Kent , VVallingtou , & c . Lodge opened in clue form . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the WM ., Bro . Wallington candidate .

The 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th sections of tho lecture were worked by Bro . Fenner , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Wallington , P . M . aud Preceptor oi Dalhousie Lodge 800 , was unanimously elected a member . Bro . Hine was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then , closed and adjourned . We omitted to state in last week ' s report , that Bro . Fenner had honorary membership conferred npon him . We are glad to see this young Lodgo ia steadily increasing in popularity with . members of tha Craft ,

Notices Of Meetings.

St . John ' s Lodge , 3 bis . —This Lodge hold its usual meeting on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., in their own hall , 213 ISuchanan . street . Present—Bros . Kylo R . W . M ., D . M . Neilson I . P . M ., William Bell , Thomas Fletcher , James McMillan , Robert Craig P . M . ' s of tho Lodge * , W . Cochran Sec , Brownlee S . W ., Stuart as J . W ., and a largo number of visitors , including several distinguished brethren from tho

Grand Lodges of England and Ireland . Tho Lodgo vvas opened in ancient form , aud minutes of tho previous meeting wero read and confirmed . Tho R . W . M . having to leave , Bro . Wm . Boll P . M . was called upon to preside , when throe candidates wero admitted into the Order . Bro . Nicholson asked the Lodgo to initiate a member for the Gaol Lodge , and this being tho first ono made for that Lodge , the

request was complied with , and tho ceremony of initiation was performed by Bro . William Bell P . M . Bro . D . M . Neilson I . P . M . having entered tho meeting , the acting R . W . M . requested him to take the chair , and an agreeable hour having been spent npon harmony , tho Lodge was closed in dno and ancient form , to meet again on Tuesday , the 9 th , to hold a funeral Lodge in memory of the deceased Bro . Thomas Ramsay P . M .

Thistle and Rose Lodge , No . 73 . — Held t ' eir regular meeting on Tuesday , Oct . 2 nd . J . Kinuaird R . W . M . in the chiiir , supported by G . McDonald I . P . M ., J . Bannerman D . M ., G . W . Wheeler C , J . Finley R . W . M . 333 and J . Mclnnis R . W . M . 408 . The Wardens A . McLeod son . and W . T . Kay jun . were in their place ; tho Secretary Bro . Richards read the address of condolence to the widow of Bro . Win . Walters , late Treasurer , which was adopted , and a deputation appointed to wait on her with the same .

The Union , No . 332 . —Met on Monday , at 213 Buchananstreet , Bro . McKirdy R . W . M . presiding , when two Follow Crafts were duly raised by the Master .

St . John ' s Operative Lodge , No . 347 . —Held their quar . terly harmony meeting in their own hall . Cathcart-street , Rutherglen , on Friday , 28 th Sept . Bro . J . Conningham I . P . M . read a telegram from tho R . W . M ., apologising for his absence , in Dublin . There were threo candidates for initiation , which ceremony was admirably performed . Deputations from the following Lodges Avere

then received-: —No . 116 , headed by Bro . Hamilton R . W . M . ; No . 275 , by Bro . D . Ronald R . W . M ., and Albert Edward No . 592 , with Bro . Nisbett R . W . M . at their head . There wero also Bro . Wheeler , representing No . 73 , Bro . McKirday R . W . M . No . 332 , Bro . J . Mclnnis R . W . M . No . 400 , D . B . Bell of No . 3 bis , and a great many others . In responding to tho toast of the Grand Lodge , Pro . Nisbett said , as a member of Grand Committee , thev had a deal more to do

than those called Grand Officers . Grand Lodge was passing through a trying ordeal . Whether it would ba for weal or woo would depend very much whether tho Lodges in tho West did their duty . He had no doubt it would be for weal , but it would require all their energy to remedy what tho ly , \ st had been misdoing for years . Each of tho Masters heading the deputation then took tho chair in turn , and a very enjoyable evening was spent by the brethren .

HoiiiowATt ' s Tins . —Comfort for every one . —It is essential for health that every organ of tho body ho fully competent aud duly prepared for tho natural execution of its appropriate function , winch cannot be the case under great transitions of temperature , unless some corrective medicine he taken occasionally . When the chilling winds of spring are succeeded by summer hear ,, anil this again gives nlace to autumnal chills , tho liver and skin can only ho maintained in efticient action by some such alterative ¦ medicine as Hollowly ' * noted Pills , which regulate the circulation , cool the system , ami fortify the nerves . In our variable climate , and iu marshy districts , occasional doses of these purifying , cooling aud aperient Tills will prove most efficient preservers of health .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

DBUEY LANE—At 7 . 0 , SARAH'S YOUNG MAY . At 8 . 0 , ENGLAND . At 10 . 15 , THE CONSCRIPTION . COVENT GAEDBN .-At 8 . 0 , PROMENADE CONCERTS . HAYMARKET .-At 7 . 15 , BY THE SEA . At 8 . 0 , ENGAGED , and MY PRECIOUS BETSY . ADELPHI . — At 7 . 0 , AFTER DARK . At 10 . O , LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD . LYCEUM . —At 7 . 0 , A MARCH HARE HUNT . At a . 0 . THE DEAD

SECRET , and SHOULD THIS MEET THE EYE . PRINCESS'S . —At 7 . 0 . MISCHIEF MAKING . At 7 . 15 , GUINEA GOLD . OLYMPIC—At 7 . 30 , GOOD FOR NOTHING . At S . 30 , THE MOONSTONE . STRAND— At 7 . 0 , TIMOTHY TO THE RKSCUE . At 7 . 15 , FAMILY TIES , and CHAMPAGNE , A QUESTION OF PHIZ . GAIETY .-At 7 . 30 , AN EVASIVE REPLY . At 8 . 15 A MUSICAL BOX . At 9 . 30 , BOHEMIAN G'YURL . GLOBB . —At 7 . 30 , FARCE . At S . O , STOLEN KISSES . At 10 . 0 , LION'S

TAIL . VAUDEVILLE .-At 7 . 30 , A AVHIRLIGIG . At 8 . 0 , OUR BOYS , and A FEARFUL FOG . PRI N CE < F WALES'S . —At 8 . 0 , AN UNEQUAL MATCH . COUR !' . —TH . E HOUSE OF DARNLEY . OPERA CO MIQUB . —At 7 . 30 , MARRIED ANOTHER , At 8 . 30 , LTZ . CRITERION ' . —At 7 . 30 , THE PORTER'S KNOT . At 8 . 15 , THE PINK DOMINOES . POLLY . —At 7 . 45 . UP THE RIVER . At 8 . 15 , THE SEA NYMPHS . At 0 . 0 ,

THE CREOLE . ALHAM . BRA .-At 7 . 20 , FARCE . At 8 . 0 , KING INDIGO . At 10 . 15 , YOLANDE . CRYSTAL PAL A CE .-This day , CONCERT , & c . On Tuesday , FAUST . On Thursday , FIREWORKS , ' BLONDIN on the High Rope , & e . Open daily , Acrnnrium , & c . ALEXANDRA PALACE .-This dav , "LOCKED OUT , " DROME >> APY RA < E , FIREWORKS , &<¦ . On vonclav . We tr . csdav nnd Thursday , "CROSSING TMG DANUBE . " Open daily , IHPrODROME , NTBIAN

CARAVAN ENCAMPMENT , MARAZ , & c . ROYAL AQUARIUM .-DR . LYNN , HAN KEE , ZAZE >„ OPERA RKCITALS , & e . EGYPTIAN ( LARGE HALG . ) -MASKELYNE AND COOKE . Daily at 3 and 8 o ' clock . ROYAL POLYTEC lNIC .-TIIE SIEGE OF TROY . THE

RUSSOTUKKI 8 H WAR ; " Tho Geneva Cross " sun ? by Rosa Garibaldi . LIGHT AND ( OLOUR . TORPEDOES . CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE . The Oxy-Hyclrogon Microscope , Leotard the Automaton , Detuonstratimi of Ne « - ' Inventions ! , & e . Admission to the wbohj , Js . Schools and Child ) '' - n under ten , Od . Onon from 12 to 5 and from 7 to 10 .